Anthony Whitaker

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Anthony Whitaker (35789311), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 124th Cavalry Regiment, MARS Task Force, in action against enemy forces on 2 February 1945, in Burma. Private First Class Whitaker’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the MARS Task Force, and the United States Army.